Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets Betting Splits — September 20, 2026

98% of bets are on Over 7.5 in Philadelphia Phillies at New York Mets — heavy public lean on a September 20, 2026 matchup.

Splits at the latest snapshot

Market Side Bet % Money % Odds
Moneyline Philadelphia Phillies 80% 97% -155
New York Mets 20% 3% +140
Run line Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 81% 92% +115
New York Mets +1.5 19% 8% -127
Total Over 7.5 98% 98% -110
Under 7.5 2% 2% -105

What the data says

Philadelphia Phillies at New York Mets is one of the slate's lopsided public plays. 98% of the bet count on the totals market is sitting on Over 7.5 — the kind of one-way lean that usually shows up on a name-brand team in a high-profile primetime slot, not a coin-flip matchup.

The money side isn't arguing: 98% of dollars on Over 7.5 against 98% of tickets, so the bigger bets are leaning the same way as the crowd, if only slightly. That leaves no contrarian signal to read here — just a heavily backed side whose price already reflects it. Books price these games knowing the public is coming — the line builds in the lean — which is why heavy public favorites historically underperform their implied win rate against the spread.

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Where this game ranks today

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Frequently asked questions

What is sharp money?

Sharp money is wagering activity from sophisticated, high-volume bettors. It shows up as a money percentage that exceeds the bet percentage on the same side. See our learn page for more.

Where can I bet Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets?

Any licensed sportsbook in your state offers MLB markets. We don't recommend specific books — see our responsible gambling resources before you wager.

What is a good bet% gap to look for?

Look for 15+ point gaps where the money is on the unpopular side. Those are the games where the average bet size is doing the talking.

How often does the team with more money% cover?

In our season-to-date sample, the side with more money than bets covers slightly more than half the time. The edge grows with the size of the bet/money gap.

What is the difference between bet% and money%?

Bet% is the share of tickets wagered on a side. Money% is the share of dollars. They diverge when one side draws bigger bets per ticket than the other.

What does a heavy public lean mean?

When 70%+ of bets land on one side, the line builds in some of that lean — so the public favorite is rarely a value bet, even when it's the better team. Watch where the money lands relative to the bet count. See our methodology →

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Last updated: September 20, 2026 at 4:04 PM UTC

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